Transformations of the canadian cultural mosaic

When we think about Canadian identity today, the most pervasive metaphor that springs to mind is that of a ‘mosaic of cultures’ in recognition of Canada’s multiethnic mixture of peoples, languages and cultures. Although the image of the mosaic, with its tightly assembled tesserae, may suggest a certain rigidity, today the connotation of Canada’s cultural metaphor has undergone dynamic and productive transformations, which reflect the crucial cultural and generational changes resulting from the country’s shifting immigration patterns. Acknowledging the fundamental role played by immigrant and First Nations artists and writers in moulding the Canadian identity, this volume investigates the multiple transformations of the cultural mosaic in relation to literary, artistic and creative expressions. The various contributions, which range from scholarly academic essays to mixed forms of creative writing, deal with adaptations in literature, migration, transnational identities, and the reappro